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“The Norwegian countryside is my inspiration. I am very proud of Norway and its fantastic nature. All through my childhood we used to go hiking in the mountains every Sunday, whatever the weather.” Norwegian singer: Sissel Kyrkjebø

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Sissel is considered one of the world’s top crossover sopranos and possesses a “crystalline” voice. She has performed in front of royalty and heads of state, shared the stage with superstars of every musical genre ‐ classical stars, punks, pop idols and rappers.

Sissel has shared the stage with superstars including Celine Dion, Sting, Moby, Angelic Kidjo, Willie Nelson Highlights include singing the Olympic hymn at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, representing Norway at the Nobel Peace Prize Gala Concert, and performing at the first Christmas concert in Moscow after the fall of the Soviet Union, invited by the great tenors Placido Domingo and José Carreras.

She sings mainly in English and Norwegian, and has also sung songs in Swedish, Danish, Irish, Italian, French, Russian, Icelandic, Faroese, German, Neapolitan, Māori, Japanese, and Latin.

Awards & Nominations 2007 U.S. Grammy nomination in collaboration with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Album: Northern Lights
Song: Hallowed Mountain
Music & lyrics: Bjerkestrand / Sissel / Wasserman
Duration: 00:02:15

“We highly recommend to listen whole album of “Northern Lights” to understand better the energy of Norway. We also recommend to see at least the beginning of the film “Northern Lights” where the singer Sissel presents her great love to her country and reflection of the crystal fresh air of Norwegian mountains by her clear voice and pure energy.” Eventus